The outcome of any tank battle largely depends on the armor strength of each unit, especially those tanks that form the first line of defense/attack.
The leading positions in the battle usually go to heavy tanks, which combine high survivability and firepower but are not maneuverable enough to move quickly across the map and dodge enemy fire.
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What Top 10 best heavy tanks in WoT in 2024 can fill the hangar of a professional tanker consider further.
Object 277
In the 10th position of our ranking is the Soviet breakthrough heavy tank Obiekt 277, which evolves from the T-10 model, belongs to the X level of combat vehicles, is sold in the store for 6.1 million silver coins, and allows you to get rewards in the form of coupons.
The reasonably high damage of 490 targeted hits prevents the tank from gaining an advantage in firepower, which is 2,352 damage units per minute, due to its long reload Time of 12.5 seconds.
The aiming Time and dispersion are worse than average for the class at 2.7 seconds and 0.38/100 meters, respectively.
The tank’s survivability is not the highest for “heavyweights.” Only 2200 units can end after five aimed hits because the armor of only the front and side of the turret is satisfactory – 290 / 224 mm, respectively.
Other parts of the tank are armored very mediocre:
- hull – 140 / 112 / 50 mm;
- The rear part of the turret – 80 mm.
A relatively high speed of 55 km/h acceleration of 29 seconds does not give an advantage in mobility due to low turning speed (in degrees per second), which is:
- for the hull – 32;
- for the turret – 27.
Conclusion: not an outstanding representative of heavy tanks, with average firepower and survivability, capable of outrunning other representatives of the class in a straight line, but not rotatable when maneuvering.
BZ-75
In the 9th place of the conditional ranking, the Chinese representative of the heavy class of tanks BZ-75, which belongs to the X level in the ranking of World of Tanks, is available for purchase in the regular game store for silver, in the amount of 6.1 million coins, and allows you to earn unique coupons.
The strengths of this tank are:
- Good survivability of 2500 units, combined with a suitable thickness of armor:
- On the hull – 200 / 110 / 60 mm;
- 330 / 165 / 70 mm on the turret.
- Not bad firepower, allowing to hit the opponents by 2166 units, with a combination of the following characteristics:
- targeting damage – 650 units;
- reload Time – 18 seconds;
- armor penetration of 258 / 319 for standard/premium projectiles, respectively;
- aiming in 2.9 seconds;
- Dispersion of 0.42/100 meters.
The maneuverability of the BZ-75 leaves much to be desired because it is difficult to dodge when:
- The rate of turning (in degrees per second) is:
- for the hull – 30;
- for the turret – 24.
- The maximum forward speed limit is 45 km/h when the engine is boosted.
Summary: a mediocre representative of heavyweights, which has good frontal armor of the hull and turret, but is unable to quickly change its position and does weak damage for its class.
IS-4
On the 8th position on a combination of factors is the famous Soviet assault heavy tank IS-4, belonging to the X level of armament, which opens access to earning bonuses, available for purchase in the store if you have 6.1 million silver coins, after the evolution of ST-I.
Among all the blocks of indicators, the unit’s survivability, which has an average value for the class of 2500 units, should be noted.
The armor of the IS-4 is not premium but allows you to adequately withstand the onslaught of opponents, being in the front line of the battle formation:
- hull – 155 / 160 / 100 mm;
- turret – 250 / 200 / 170 mm.
The firepower of the tank, after improving the main gun to X level, is 2295 damage units per minute with the following associated parameters:
- Targeting damage – 440 units.
- Armor penetration depth:
- 258mm for standard ammunition;
- 340 mm if you buy premium ammunition.
- The gun reloads in 11.5 seconds.
- The Aiming Time is 2.5 seconds.
- Low accuracy due to increased projectile dispersion of 42 cm for every 100 meters.
The forward speed of the IS-4 reaches 43 km/h, and the acceleration time is 30 seconds, which, combined with the low rate of hull and turret rotation (30 and 25 degrees per second, respectively), does not allow for quick maneuvers to change position and evade fire. 
Summary: a survivable enough for the first line of formation representative of heavy tanks, able to withstand prolonged fire and inflict tangible damage, but not designed for quick maneuvers on the battlefield.
ST-II
On the 7th line of the rating is the Soviet heavy tank ST-II, the original double-barrel design that makes it stand out among the X-class representatives. It is sold in the regular store for 6.1 million silver and allows you to collect rewards in coupons.
The survivability of this unit has a relatively high value of 2500 units, combined with a reasonably thick frontal armor of 335 mm of the gun turret, with mediocre armor of other parts:
- Hull parts:
- frontal – 150 mm;
- side – 140 mm;
- rear – 100 mm.
- Turret:
- side – 160 mm;
- rear – 160 mm.
The firepower rating is below average at 2,357 damage units per minute when combined:
- unit damage of 440 units on a precision hit;
- a reload time of 11.2 seconds for each gun;
- a 3-second closing time;
- a relatively large spread of 40 centimeters per 100 meters.
The mobility of the ST-II leaves much to be desired due to the following combination of characteristics:
- A top speed of 40 km/h was reached in 26 seconds.
- The hull and turret have turning speeds of 26 and 23 degrees per second, respectively.
Conclusion: two barrels do nothing to distinguish the ST-II among X-level heavy tanks, except appearance. Good survivability and frontal armor of the gun turret make this armament suitable for positional confrontation at the front line of the battle formation.
60TP LEWANDOWSKIEGO
According to the totality of characteristics on the 6th position Polish heavy tank, designed to break through enemy ranks, 60TP LEWANDOWSKIEGO, which belongs to the X level of technology, and after buying in the in-game store for 6.1 million silver, will help to earn coupons.
Among other indicators, attention should be paid to the survivability of the unit, which is 2600 units with a reasonably thin armor:
- hull – 160 / 100 / 90 mm;
- turret – 260 / 150 / 100 mm.
The damage that this weapon can inflict within a minute is below average and amounts to only 2307 units with the following associated characteristics:
- targeting damage – 750 units;
- reload speed – 19.5 seconds;
- Aiming Time – 3 seconds;
- Dispersion at 100 m – 38 cm.
Given the long reloading Time, it is reasonable to require evasive maneuvers and position changes during this interval, which is challenging to do due to low mobility:
- Speed is only 35 km/h, and acceleration time is 18 seconds.
- The rate of hull and turret rotation is 24 degrees per second.
Summary: the unit is mediocre, because with good unit damage it has a long reload time and low mobility, which are not compensated by a sufficiently high survivability reserve.
AMX 50 B
In the 5th position comes the French heavy weapon X level, evolved from the AMX 50 120 and sold in the in-game store for 6.1 million silver coins, which can be another tank that earns boons.
Among all the performance blocks of the AMX 50 B, mobility above and beyond what is usual for the class should be highlighted, in particular:
- The maximum speed is 65 km/h, and acceleration occurs in 34 seconds.
- The hull and turret’s rotation speed is the same and is 36 degrees per second.
The firepower of this type of drum-type armament is at an average level and is 2560 damage per minute, with the following values of the leading indicators:
- damage from an aimed shot – 400 units;
- armor penetration of 257 and 325 mm when equipped with regular and premium ammunition, respectively;
- aiming in 2.5 seconds;
- 35 cm spread for every 100 meters of distance from the enemy.
It takes 30 seconds to refill the magazine after firing the drum, during which you can get up to 4 aiming hits, so the best tactic is to roll up – rollback when attacking and reloading, respectively.
The survivability of this unit of 2100 units is its weakest point because the thickness of the armor is not able to withstand an aimed hit and is:
- For the hull – 170 / 30 / 30;
- for the gun turret – 100 / 50 / 30 mm.
Conclusion: this tank is not designed, unlike other “heavyweights”, for positional confrontation due to its weak armor. The only acceptable tactic is shooting the drum, preferably from medium range under the cover of heavy vehicles with full armor, and changing position while reloading the magazine.
VZ. 55
On the 4th line is the Czechoslovak heavy tank VZ. 55, which belongs to the category of breakthrough tanks of heavy weapons class X level, allows its owner to receive rare coupons after purchase in a regular store for 6.1 million silver coins.
The most excellent attention among the enlarged characteristics of this unit deserves the firepower, which is 2,625 damage per minute with the following indicators:
- unit damage – 490 units per shot;
- armor penetration of 260 and 306 for conventional and armor-piercing shells;
- gun reloads in 11.2 seconds;
- sight locking in 2.3 seconds;
- projectile dispersion of 0.35/100 meters.
The survivability of the VZ. 55 leaves much to be desired because the resource of 2100 units is enough for 4-5 sighting hits of the “classmate” if they come to the frontal plate of the turret with a thickness of 300 mm. Hits in other parts of the tank can have more devastating consequences because of the thin armor, which is:
- For the hull, it is 115 / 90 / 85 mm.
- For the gun turret:
- from the side – 150 mm;
- 90 mm at the rear.
The relatively high speed of 50 km/h, which can be reached in 28 seconds, does not offer an advantage in mobility, especially when combined with a relatively low cornering rate:
- hull – 30 deg/sec;
- turret – 25 deg/sec.
Conclusion: the tank is capable of inflicting tangible damage to opponents, under favorable circumstances and minor fire, especially from the side or rear. Because only the frontal armor of the turret can withstand direct hits, and it will be difficult to get out of the fire quickly.
T110E5
On the deserved 3rd place is the American “heavyweight” T110E5, which has the maximum X level, allowing it to bring the owner rare coupons, and can be purchased for the usual fee of 6.1 million silver coins in the in-game store.
An excellent average damage of 2,727 is achieved through a combination of:
- 400 single-hit damage;
- armor penetration of 258 mm with a standard projectile, which can be replaced with an armor-piercing projectile to increase the figure to 340 mm;
- guidance in just 2 seconds;
- good accuracy, thanks to a spread of only 0.35 / 100 m.
Below-average survivability is only 2200 combined with the thickness of the armor:
- 254 / 76 / 38 for the tank hull;
- 203 / 127 / 76 for the turret.
The low maneuverability standard for heavy tanks includes the following characteristics:
- A speed limit of 37 km/h, which can be reached in 15 seconds.
- Slow turning:
- 30 degrees per second with the hull;
- Thirty-two degrees per second with the turret.
Conclusion: quite high damage, which the tank can inflict in a minute of combat, combined with good survivability and frontal armor allow this unit to be successfully used in the first line of formation.
Super Conqueror
On the 2nd position is a heavily armored unit of the British Armed Forces Super Conqueror, which is sold in the regular store for 6.1 million silver coins, belongs to the X classification level, and therefore allows you to earn coupons in-game events.
The advantages of this armament are:
- A high damage value of 2758 damage in 1 minute, which is achieved through a combination of:
- 400 units of damage with each targeted hit;
- armor penetration of 259 and 326 with regular and premium ammunition;
- main gun reload Time of 8.7 seconds and guidance time of 2 seconds.
- Good survivability of 2,400 combined with suitable armor thickness, which is:
- 152 / 101 / 38 mm on the hull;
- on the turret – 279 / 88 / 69 mm.
The weakness of the Super Conqueror is its low maneuverability, expressed in the combination of the following speeds:
- Forward movement – 34.3 km/h.
- Turning:
- Hull – 26 deg./sec;
- turret – 32 deg./sec.
Conclusion: not a bad option for inflicting massive damage on enemies and protecting less armored allies.
E 100
The deserved winner of the rating is the German assault heavy tank E 100, which is available in WoT in the process of evolution of the E 75, is part of the equipment X level, which allows you to earn coupons, and is in the assortment of the regular store for 6.1 million silver.
The first thing that catches the eye is the tank’s crew size, which is six men and includes two loaders, although the reload speed is not reduced and has an average of 12 seconds.
The next parameter, exceeding the values for “classmates”, is survivability in the amount of 2700 units, allowing to withstand up to 6 aimed hits.
The armor of the E 100 is not premium, but it can adequately withstand damage while on the front line of the battle formation and is:
- For the hull – 200 / 120 / 150 mm;
- for the gun turret – 270 / 150 / 150 mm.
Excellent addition to the high values of survivability and armor is good firepower, allowing one to inflict damage to enemies of 2650 units in 1 minute, with a combination of the following indicators:
- single hit damage – 530 units;
- armor penetration 246 / 311 – standard/armor-piercing projectile respectively;
- Aiming Time in 2.5 seconds;
- projectile dispersion of 39 cm at a distance of every 100 meters.
The weakness of this heavy weapon is its low mobility, namely:
- Speed is limited to 30 km/h, developed in 26 seconds.
- The hull and turret rotate slowly, at 22 and 20 degrees per second.
Conclusion: An excellent unit for positional combat in the first line of battle formation, capable of withstanding heavy fire and inflicting serious damage, but not designed for rapid maneuvering.
